SOLID BULGARIAN HOUSE NEAR A SPRING. The property is situated in a well developed and peaceful village about 31 miles from the city of Ruse. The Cherni Lom river runs close to the village. The village is surrounded by greenery and forests. A big rural house in a quiet and picturesque village. Superb location - only 31 miles from the city of Ruse, 11 miles from the municipal centre - Dve Mogili and 21 miles from the town of Byala. The village is very close to the Cherni Lom river. Karan Varbovka is close to one of the oldest Bulgarian monasteries - "St. Marina". The village is very well maintained with good roads and shops. The most attractive landmarks in the area are: - The "St. Marina" monastery - The monastery is famous for its healing water; - The "Ayazmoto" forest park; - The “Orlova Chuka” cave - only 11 miles from the village; - The House Philip Totyu museum in the town of Dve Mogili; - The Cherven fortress - only 13 miles from the village; - The natural park “Rusenski Lom”; SPACIOUS GARDEN - TRADITIONAL LOOK - AMAZING VIEWS - STONE BASEMENT - OUTBUILDINGS - PARKING SPACE - FRUIT TREES The ground floor of the house has a large stone basement. The first floor of the house has a corridor, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, shower room and a room for the summer kitchen. Next to the house are outbuildings - suitable for a workshop or storage space. There is a second shower room next to the outbuilding. The property has a septic tank. The large garden is perfect for growing your own vegetables and has a number of fruit trees. The garden has a beautiful view of the countryside. The water connection and electric installation have recently been inspected. The roof is in good condition as seen in the photos. There is good access to the house - the property is located on an asphalt road. Plot of Land = 1250 m2 Despite the splendid rural location the property is easy to access and is a fantastic place to own a home in the beautiful Bulgarian countryside. THE PROPERTY IS 100% FREEHOLD AND REGULATED!!! THE VILLAGE OF KARAN VARBOVKA Karan Varbovka is a village in northern Bulgaria. KV is located in municipality of Dve Mogili in the district of Ruse. The village is 31 miles from the City of Ruse and 11 miles from the Town of Dve Mogili. The village is 21 miles from the Town of Byala and 56 miles from the City of Veliko Tarnovo. Close to the village passes the Cherni Lom River. The village is well maintained. There is a town hall in the village, a community centre and a health service plus shops. There are regular buses to the nearby towns and villages. The population is around 390 people. Tourism and landmarks: - The "St. Marina" Monastery - founded in the time of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and located in a beautiful area and pine forest near the village of Karan Varbovka. This is a famous monastery with a ayzmo (sacred spring) dedicated to St. Marina. St. Marina Monastery is a place that preserves legends from the past and people's belief in good. The current church of the monastery was built in 1890. In the centre is the holy spring (ayzmo) which is shaped like a well with stone steps fenced with iron railing. This is the only mineral spring in the Rousse district. People gather at the monastery on July 17, the Feast of St. Marina. Every year in June there is a folklore festival "Living Water"; - The "Ayazmoto" Forest Park - spread over 3483 acres of forested area. The forest is unique with its natural beauty and mineral water; - Close to the village is the "Bobov Dol" locality where there is a century-old tree and an old well. The tree is an oak of the Winter Oak species with a height of 25 metres. This really is a property with potential !! MUNICIPALITY OF DVE MOGILI The municipality of Dve Mogili is located in northern Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of the district of Ruse. The settlement network of the municipality covers 12 villages: the villages of Baniska, Batishnitsa, Bazovets, Karan Varbovka, Katselovo, Mogilino, Ostritsa, Chilnov, Pomen, Pepelina, Shirokovo and the administrative centre – Dve Mogili located 20 miles south of Ruse. The Dve Mogili area has 2 municipal schools, 1 public school, 2 kindergartens, 11 local community centres and 12 churches. The population in the municipality is around 9 382 inhabitants. The main landmarks in the municipality are the: – “Orlova Chuka” Cave – 6 miles east of the town of Dve Mogili and 1 mile north of the village of Pepelina in the rocky gorge of the Cherni Lom River. Since 1963 the cave has been declared a natural landmark and since 1978 has been an archaeological monument of culture of national importance. The cave is formed from limestone deposited at the bottom of the former Sarmatian Sea. Cave galleries were shaped as a result of the karst processes that took place through the Quaternary. The total length of the cave galleries is over 8 438 miles - making the cave the second largest in length in BG after the Duhlata cave. The cave is inhabited by about 10,000 bats. The area is dotted with coniferous groves and beautiful meadows and offers good conditions for rock climbing, orientation, green school, archery, horseback riding, interesting eco paths and BBQ's; – House Philip Totyu Museum in Dve Mogili – dedicated to the prominent figure of the Bulgarian national liberation movement. In the house Philip Totyu spent the last years of his life after returning to Bulgaria after serving six years in a Romanian prison. In a separate room is an exhibition of personal belongings of Philip Totyu: clock, cane, rifle, cheetah flag and photographs and documents about his life and activity. The other rooms were restored to the interior of an old Balkan house with original items from the time when the Voivoda lived; – In all the settlements of the municipality there are monuments related to the historical memory of the people and the fighters’ heroism for freedom and independence; – Cherven Fortress – Cherven is one of the most significant Bulgarian cities of the Second Bulgarian State located in the village of Cherven. Cherven is an archaeological site with a significant contribution to the study of medieval Bulgarian culture. Completely preserved is a three-story fortress tower from the 14th century; – Monastery of “St. Marina” – located only 1 mile southwest of the village of Karan Varbovka. The monastery was founded in the Second Bulgarian Kingdom but was damaged at the fall of Bulgaria under Ottoman rule. It's a must visit place! DISTRICT OF RUSE & REGION Ruse is the largest Bulgarian river port on the Danube River serving an important part of the international trade of the country. Also called "The elegant Mini-Vienna" by its admirers, Ruse is the 5th biggest city in BG and one of the most beautiful because of the unique architecture. Ruse occupies a significant place in Bulgarian national history and has a rich cultural-historical heritage — a potential needed for the development of cultural tourism. Ruse has a very rich, millennial history. Nature around the city of Ruse ** Natural Park “Rusenski Lom” — The Rusenski Lom river valley along with the tributaries Beli (White), Malki (Little) and Cherni (Black) Lom represent a unique world in which nature is entwined with past history. Part of the valley was proclaimed a Natural Park. The park is 20 km to the south-west from Ruse. It was created in 1970 with the purpose of preserving the canyons of the three rivers and historical landmarks. The rivers have created incredibly beautiful gorges into the limestone rock foundation - ideal for rock climbers. ** Natural landmark “Orlova Chuka” cave - located on the left shore of the Cherni Lom river. This is the 2nd longest cave in Bulgaria (13 438 m in length) and has a complex labyrinth of interweaving galleries and tunnels. ** Lipnik Forest Park: the park is a large site used for recreation, sports, tourism, sunbathing and other entertainment - 12 km east of Ruse. There are country houses, restaurants, artificial lakes, a hotel, a zoo corner, a sports base and a camping site. This is a wonderful place for fishing, water sports, walking or just enjoying the day. The villages in the region attract tourists with the picturesque nature and rock landscape. There are breath-taking views and plenty of opportunities for hiking, horse riding and bike paths. The surrounding area offers many ways to spend your free time and to enjoy the beauty of the region. The closest ski resort to Ruse is in "Uzana" (pics below) the geographic centre of Bulgaria located about 28 miles from Veliko Tarnovo. There are several hotels in the resort which are perfect for relaxing in the quiet and calm atmosphere of the mountain throughout the year. The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for rock climbing. In the nearby open-air "Ethnographic Museum Etara" people learn about Bulgarian crafts. The "Sokolski Monastery" is situated a few miles from Uzana. ************** Property price = 8 920 GBP ************** The deposit is non-refundable!